Microsoft announced the new Microsoft Band at its #Windows10Devices event in New York City today, featuring a whole new curved design that looks smooth, sleek and should prove to be a lot more comfortable to wear around the wrist.
The new Band features a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 surface to help protect against scratches and damage and a nice looking OLED screen beneath. Just like the previous first-gen model, it does support Cortana, allowing you to interest with features like text messages and appointments.
There is also a long list of partnered applications that will support the new Band, including Runkeeper, TaylorMade (golf), Gold’s Gym, Starbucks, Uber, Facebook, Twitter and more.
The new Microsoft Band will ship out later this month on October 30th for $249, a tad higher than the first-generation model and can be pre-ordered starting today.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=25&v=DBmKfkReBC4
Let’s take a look at the specs:
Band Material
- Thermal plastic elastomer silicone vulcanate (TPSiV)
Display Size
- 32mm x 12.8mm
Display Type
- AMOLED
Resolution
- 320 x 128 pixels
Battery Life
- 48 hours of normal use4; advanced functionality like GPS use will impact battery performance
Average Charge Time
- full charge in less than 1.5 hours
Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
Operating Temperature Ranges
- -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
Maximum Operating Altitude
- -300m to +4877m
Sensors
- Optical heart rate sensor
- 3-axis accelerometer/gyro
- Gyrometer
- GPS
- Ambient light sensor
- Skin temperature sensor
- UV sensor
- Capactive sensor
- Galvanic skin response
- Microphone
- Barometer
Additional Technology
- Haptic vibration motor
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Energy)
Supported mobile devices
- Works with Windows Phone 8.1 update, iPhone®: 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, iOS® 8.1.2, and many Android™ 4.3-5.0 phones, with Bluetooth®
Charge Cable Connector
- Custom charge cable
Water Resistance
- Water Resistant
